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BY JEAN GEORGES (FL. 1752-1765), MARKED, PARIS, 1758/1759, SIGNED ON THE FLANGE '·GEORGE·APARIS·', WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF ELOY BRICHARD 1756-1762, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1864 IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD AND THE AUSTRIAN IMPORT MARK FOR 1901-1921, THE APPLIED DECORATION POSSIBLY LATER
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A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF-BOX APPLIED WITH SHELL, IVORY AND HARDSTONES
BY JEAN GEORGES (FL. 1752-1765), MARKED, PARIS, 1758/1759, SIGNED ON THE FLANGE '·GEORGE·APARIS·', WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF ELOY BRICHARD 1756-1762, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1864 IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD AND THE AUSTRIAN IMPORT MARK FOR 1901-1921, THE APPLIED DECORATION POSSIBLY LATER
Oval box, all over engine-turned with diagonal bands of fish scales alternating with bands of scalloped reeding, flanked by flutes, the hinged cover and sides applied with shimmering vari-colour opalescent abalone shell and mother-of-pearl reliefs inlaid with carved hardstone and ivory detailing, the cover relief depicting an Arcadian scene with temple ruin background, the front relief carved with a shepherdess on a bridge, the reverse relief carved with a staircase, pastoral figures and a cow, the hinge invisibly incorporated in the upper end of the cover
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
BY JEAN GEORGES (FL. 1752-1765), MARKED, PARIS, 1758/1759, SIGNED ON THE FLANGE '·GEORGE·APARIS·', WITH THE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE MARKS OF ELOY BRICHARD 1756-1762, LATER STRUCK WITH TWO FRENCH POST-1864 IMPORT MARKS FOR GOLD AND THE AUSTRIAN IMPORT MARK FOR 1901-1921, THE APPLIED DECORATION POSSIBLY LATER
Oval box, all over engine-turned with diagonal bands of fish scales alternating with bands of scalloped reeding, flanked by flutes, the hinged cover and sides applied with shimmering vari-colour opalescent abalone shell and mother-of-pearl reliefs inlaid with carved hardstone and ivory detailing, the cover relief depicting an Arcadian scene with temple ruin background, the front relief carved with a shepherdess on a bridge, the reverse relief carved with a staircase, pastoral figures and a cow, the hinge invisibly incorporated in the upper end of the cover
3¼ in. (82 mm.) wide
Provenance
Gontaut-Biron Collection and by descent to the present owner.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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